How far is Campbelltown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Campbelltown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.41 mi
01h 22m
Flight
61.95 mi
99.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.95 mi
Kilometers
99.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.41 mi
Kilometers
116.54 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Campbelltown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbelltown
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbelltown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bernville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Campbelltown
36.8 mi
00h 41m
To Allentown
35.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Campbelltown and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campbelltown and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palmyra Road

    1529 ft · 31 sec · Palmyra Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Lingle Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Lingle Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gravel Road

    992 ft · 19 sec · Gravel Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laudermilch Road

    1868 ft · 29 sec · Laudermilch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Laudermilch Road

    2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bow Creek Road

    2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbelltown and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 59%
American Legion Memorial Highway
7.71 mi · 11%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 7%
Laudermilch Road
4.22 mi · 6%
Lingle Avenue
3.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 41m from Campbelltown
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Campbelltown and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campbelltown to Allentown?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Campbelltown and 35.5 miles from Allentown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Campbelltown and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bernville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernville.

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Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

49 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbelltown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 61.95 mi (99.7 km).

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#1 Campbelltown

Census designated place

Population3,616
Coordinates40.2775900, -76.5852500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: US 322 (-76.58521, 40.277397)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbelltown and Allentown. The current time is 23:41:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.